Bund Emptying Services in West Sussex
Safe, compliant bund emptying services for commercial and industrial sites across West Sussex and surrounding areas. Ideal for fuel storage, chemical containment, and environmental protection.
Professional Bund Emptying and Cleaning
Steel Drains provides professional bund emptying services across West Sussex and surrounding areas. Whether your site contains a bunded tank, chemical store, or oil containment system, our team ensures the safe removal of liquid waste in full compliance with UK environmental regulations.
Using high powered vacuum tankers, we extract contaminated liquids including rainwater, oil, and chemicals, preventing pollution and maintaining the integrity of your bund. We serve commercial, industrial, and agricultural sites with a fast, reliable service backed by proper waste documentation and licensed disposal.
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No job too big or small, simply fill in the form below and we’ll give you a call to discuss your requirements.
Our Bund Emptying Service
Complete bund emptying and disposal from a licensed, experienced team.
Our bund emptying service is designed to remove hazardous or contaminated liquids safely and efficiently. From extraction to waste disposal, we handle the entire process in line with UK environmental regulations, ensuring your site stays clean, compliant, and operational.
Safe Liquid Removal
We use powerful vacuum tankers to safely extract the contents of bunds, interceptors, and containment areas. Whether the bund contains water, oil, chemical residue, or mixed waste, our trained operators work efficiently to remove it without risk to the environment.
Access is no problem, we can service bunds in remote, confined, or hard to reach locations using flexible suction hoses and mobile units.
Waste Disposal and Documentation
All liquid waste is transported and disposed of at authorised treatment facilities. As a fully registered waste carrier, Steel Drains provides waste transfer notes for every job to ensure your site remains compliant with UK Duty of Care regulations.
We manage all paperwork and provide audit ready service reports with waste volumes, disposal methods, photographic records, and bund condition notes, perfect for environmental audits or ISO 14001 accreditation.
Optional Bund Cleaning and Inspection
After emptying, we can provide a full internal clean of the bund, removing residue, silt, and any remaining contaminants using jet vac technology. Our team can also visually inspect the bund structure for cracks, corrosion, or signs of failure, helping to extend its service life and protect against future pollution incidents.
Emergency Bund Overflow Response
Bunds that overflow due to rainfall or sudden leaks can lead to pollution breaches and enforcement action. Steel Drains offers fast response across West Sussex with emergency emptying, waste containment, and environmental clean up. We are available 24 hours a day to safely manage urgent bund issues.
What Is a Bund and Why Does It Need Emptying?
Understanding Bunded Containment
A bund is a secondary containment system designed to hold leaks or spills from tanks, drums, or machinery. Common around fuel tanks, chemical stores, or industrial equipment, bunds help prevent environmental pollution by containing accidental releases.
Over time, bunds collect rainwater, oil, and other fluids. If not emptied and maintained, bunds can overflow or lose containment integrity, putting sites at risk of regulatory non compliance and contamination.
What Is Bund Emptying?
Bund emptying refers to the controlled removal of liquid waste from within a containment bund. Whether removing water contaminated with oil, sludge, chemicals, or mixed residues, emptying ensures bunds do not overflow, maintain their protective function, and support your site’s duty of care under UK environmental regulations.
Industries We Serve
Specialist bund emptying across all sectors
We work with clients across diverse industries that rely on safe liquid storage. We customise our bund emptying and inspection services to meet the specific needs of each environment.
- Fuel depots and petrol stations
- Vehicle maintenance depots and workshops
- Chemical and manufacturing sites
- Agricultural facilities and farms
- Waste processing and recycling centres
- Ports, marine, and coastal infrastructure
- Public sector and utilities
Compliance and UK Regulations for Bund Maintenance
Stay within the law and protect the environment
Proper bund maintenance is not only good practice, it is a legal requirement in the UK. Sites that store oil, fuel, chemicals, or other hazardous liquids must have secondary containment and ensure it is regularly maintained.
Bunds must typically hold at least 110% of the capacity of the largest container within, or 25% of total volume stored, whichever is greater. Steel Drains ensures all servicing supports compliance with Environment Agency guidance and Pollution Prevention Guidance PPG26.
Key UK regulations and guidance include:
- Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) Regulations 2001
- Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016
- Pollution Prevention Guidelines (PPG2 and PPG26)
- Duty of Care Waste Regulations
- DEFRA Best Practice for Fuel and Chemical Storage
By choosing Steel Drains, you gain full compliance, safe operation, and reliable environmental control.
Why Choose Steel Drains for Bund Emptying?
Trusted specialists in bund maintenance and environmental compliance
Fast, Local, and Reliable Service
We operate across West Sussex, offering flexible appointments and responsive callouts to keep your operations running smoothly.
Fully Licensed Waste Carrier
We are registered with the Environment Agency to transport and dispose of liquid waste safely. All work is carried out to meet UK Duty of Care and environmental regulations.
Specialists in Hazardous Waste Handling
From oil-contaminated rainwater to chemical residues, our team has the training and equipment to manage high-risk contents responsibly.
Book Your Bund Emptying Today
Fast, compliant bund emptying across West Sussex
Whether you need a one off emptying or a regular maintenance schedule, Steel Drains is ready to help. We provide reliable bund emptying services for industrial yards, fuel depots, farms, and commercial sites across West Sussex and surrounding areas.
Contact our team today to arrange a visit or request a free, no obligation quote. We are fully licensed, fully insured, and always ready to respond.
- 01903 259 487
- 07946 061 074
- office@steeldrains.co.uk
Free no obligation quote!
No job too big or small, simply fill in the form below and we’ll give you a call to discuss your requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a bund and how does it work?
A bund is a containment area designed to hold spills or leaks from tanks, drums, or machinery. It acts as a safety barrier to stop hazardous liquids from escaping into the environment.
Why does a bund need to be emptied?
Bunds often fill with rainwater, oil, or other liquids over time. If not emptied, they can overflow or lose their containment function, increasing the risk of pollution.
What types of liquids can you remove from a bund?
We remove water, oil, fuel, chemicals, sludge, and any contaminated liquids, depending on your site’s setup and storage use.
Are you licensed to dispose of hazardous waste?
Yes. Steel Drains is a fully registered waste carrier with the Environment Agency. All waste is handled and disposed of in accordance with UK regulations.
Do I receive documentation after bund emptying?
Yes. We provide full waste transfer notes and service records to support your site’s compliance and environmental reporting.
Can you clean the bund after emptying?
Absolutely. We offer optional bund cleaning services to remove sludge and residue and inspect the condition of the containment area.
How often should a bund be emptied?
This depends on rainfall, the type of material stored, and local risk assessments. Many sites empty bunds every 3 to 6 months or after heavy rain.
What equipment do you use for bund emptying?
We use vacuum tankers with long reach hoses and mobile pumping systems suitable for restricted access or remote locations.
Do you cover my area in West Sussex?
We operate across all areas of West Sussex and surrounding areas, serving towns, villages, and rural industrial sites.
Can you help with bund emergencies or pollution response?
Yes. We respond to urgent requests where bunds are overflowing or leaking and offer emergency containment and clean up services.